WGU - Introduction to IT - D322 Section 5
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Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Choose 2 answers
E-mail
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
FTP client
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which statement correctly describes the operating system?
- Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish some tasks and is sometimes referred to as
horizontal software
- Works with hardware to provide a network service that can be distributed across several machines
on the network
- Requires the user to have specialized training concerning specific commands that must be entered
with proper syntax
- Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware.
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
A word processor program edits texts within a file.
An Internet browser displays a web page.
Photo editing software enhances a picture.
A payroll program computes the federal tax of an employee.
An Internet browser displays a web page.
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based?
Hosted on an individual computer
Hosted in the internal business network
Provided by servers in the internal business network
Provided by third-party providers
Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
Proprietary
Public Domain
Open Source
Shareware
Shareware
What statement is true concerning compiled and interpreted computer language?
- Both compiled and interpreted languages are written in binary code.
, - A compiler translates an entire program into an executable program, which can be run at a later
time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.
- A compiled language program is portable and can be run on multiple types of systems, whereas an
interpreted program runs on a single type of system.
- An interpreted language program runs faster than a compiled language program.
A compiler translates an entire program into an executable program, which can be run at a later time,
while the interpreter does this incrementally.
Which language is often used for rapid prototyping and the creation of GUIs?
TCL
C++
COBOL
Python
TCL
system software
general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware. It provides a platform to run
application software.
Software can be divided into 2 types.
system and application software.
computer software
Detailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware
components in an information system
Types of system software
operating system and utility programs
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Mac OS X
- DOS
application software
specific-purpose software used to perform a specific task.
Types of application software
- Web browser
- Accounting
- Communication
- Data management
- Desktop publishing
- Email
- Groupware
- Presentation graphics
- Programming
- Word processing
Review Correct answers latest update
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Choose 2 answers
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
FTP client
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which statement correctly describes the operating system?
- Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish some tasks and is sometimes referred to as
horizontal software
- Works with hardware to provide a network service that can be distributed across several machines
on the network
- Requires the user to have specialized training concerning specific commands that must be entered
with proper syntax
- Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware.
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
A word processor program edits texts within a file.
An Internet browser displays a web page.
Photo editing software enhances a picture.
A payroll program computes the federal tax of an employee.
An Internet browser displays a web page.
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based?
Hosted on an individual computer
Hosted in the internal business network
Provided by servers in the internal business network
Provided by third-party providers
Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?
Proprietary
Public Domain
Open Source
Shareware
Shareware
What statement is true concerning compiled and interpreted computer language?
- Both compiled and interpreted languages are written in binary code.
, - A compiler translates an entire program into an executable program, which can be run at a later
time, while the interpreter does this incrementally.
- A compiled language program is portable and can be run on multiple types of systems, whereas an
interpreted program runs on a single type of system.
- An interpreted language program runs faster than a compiled language program.
A compiler translates an entire program into an executable program, which can be run at a later time,
while the interpreter does this incrementally.
Which language is often used for rapid prototyping and the creation of GUIs?
TCL
C++
COBOL
Python
TCL
system software
general-purpose software that is used to operate computer hardware. It provides a platform to run
application software.
Software can be divided into 2 types.
system and application software.
computer software
Detailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware
components in an information system
Types of system software
operating system and utility programs
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Mac OS X
- DOS
application software
specific-purpose software used to perform a specific task.
Types of application software
- Web browser
- Accounting
- Communication
- Data management
- Desktop publishing
- Groupware
- Presentation graphics
- Programming
- Word processing
